What beat does the drum intro to Led Zepp Rock & Roll start on?

[egw]

Silly question, I know. But I've never been able to wrap my mind around it.

 

[fitzsy]

Three eight notes into the downbeat. Then it’s a Little Richard riff.

 

[Heartbeat]

The & of 3.

 

[Muns]

at 3:45.

 

[equipmentdork]

The & of 3.

Yep. The only way it makes sense. You'll end right up on one.

Your bandmates could be a different story!



Dan

 

[TheElectricCompany]

This is one of those songs where I can't comprehend counting it. I lose all sense of the accents and flow if I worry about counting. I just know how to play it.

 

[logogogue]

here you go, this should clear everything up!

 

[bpaluzzi]

Think of the main riff from "Jailhouse Rock". It also hits on the "+" of 3 and "1"

 

[spazapproved]

The & of 3...
I just did it for a drum cover. Great tune.